What Is Medical Negligence?

If you have been injured whilst under the care of a medical professional, you might be questioning what went wrong, whether you are a victim of Medical Negligence, and what can you do about it. The purpose of this section is to explain 'what is medical negligence'.

A mistake being made by the professional whilst carrying out the treatment - such as prescribing the wrong drugs or carrying out an operation incorrectly

An omission being made by the professional - such as failing to diagnose a condition or failing to refer a patient for a scan that would have resulted
in a condition being diagnosed

Failure to obtain full and appropriate consent prior to carrying our treatment or warn of the potential risks and side effects of treatment

Types of Medical Negligence Claims

Medical Negligence can arise from any circumstance where a medical professional has breached the duty of care that they owe to each and every patient they treat.
This makes it a very complex area of law that requires specialist advice. Your 1stClaims Medical Negligence Claims Solicitor will have many years of experience in dealing with all types of
medical negligence claims but below are details of some of the more common areas of complaint:

A to Z Of Medical Claims

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